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Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!

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Nestled in the buckle of the snow belt and snowmobile trails / ski resorts.
Enjoy your morning coffee from the front and back decks.
Spacious living area with gas fireplace and large dining space.
Living area
Relax in the sauna or hot tub after a big day of adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Elmira, MI
  • Gaylord Country Club
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Loft area

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!

Newly listed! Our home away from home in Northern Michigan is 15 miles west of Gaylord and is centrally situated to several great destinations for the entire family to enjoy. Located on a private and quiet double lot in beautiful Lakes of the North, its secluded location offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The cabin has 4 bedrooms plus an overflow loft (sleeps 9), along with two full bathrooms. The kitchen is completely stocked to cook for an army if you’d like, along with a full size washer and dryer. After a long day of adventuring, enjoy the sauna and indoor hot tub, or warm up next to the fireplace. Outside there is plenty of space to park your trailers, plus a nice fire pit with plenty of wood to cook s’mores (cooking sticks provided).

If you want to do a little shopping or dining, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is just a quick 15 minute drive and offers several great local restaurants. If you care to venture out a bit further, the cabin is centrally located, allowing you to easily make a day trip to some of the best resort towns in the state (Mackinac Island - 70 miles, Petoskey - 50 miles, Traverse City -50 miles).

Looking for a home base for snowmobile or ATV riding? The cabin's proximity to Trail 4 makes it an ideal base for snowmobile or ATV enthusiasts, granting access to some of Northern Michigan's finest riding trails. Located in ‘the buckle’ of the Northern Michigan snowbelt, there is an average snowfall over 150 inches a year! Want to ski? Boyne Mountain – one of the largest ski resorts in Michigan – is less than 30 minutes away, and several smaller resorts are even closer.

As part of LOTN there are several amenities available right in the neighborhood, including Deer Run Golf Course, Settings Restaurant, an outdoor ice skating rink and two swimming lakes with playgrounds. For an ADDITIONAL FEE, you can also access the community clubhouse with indoor pool slides, basketball courts, tennis courts, and pickleball.

This home has been in our family for 20 years and has provided so many great memories. If you have any questions about the area or the home, don’t hesitate to ask! As this is a new listing, we are offering discounted rates for early renters who will work with us as we refine our renting procedures.

Other amenities:
Internet / wifi
TV in living room and two bedrooms (all equipped with Roku smart systems)
Kitchen includes coffee maker, griddle, blender, toaster, dishwasher, microwave
Propane gas grill
Board games, cooler, tennis rackets, campfire cooking utensils available for use
Washer and dryer with secondary drink refrigerator
outdoor fire pit with firewood

PLEASE NOTE - The home does NOT have central air conditioning, but there is a large mini-split heat pump that cools the majority of the house comfortably. There are also fans are available in the closets and there are several ceiling fans throughout. With the cool mornings and open windows the house remains comfortable.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the home.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elmira

Elmira is home to this cabin. Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex.
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Elmira, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 36 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 37.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪West Side Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Larry Reichert Entertainment - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill at Black Forest - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! located?

Situated in Elmira, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Black Forest Golf Course, Pine Baron Pathway and Natural Golf Course. Gaylord Country Club and Big Bradford Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Secluded Location

Stayed there for our annual golf trip, good place and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Great place for family getaway everything was easy from booking to checking in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmobile trip

We were very impressed with how clean the property was. The layout was perfect for our group. We were close to the trail system, and to town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The place is clean and very comfortable. Plenty of room for guests. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in the woods

We enjoyed our time here. Updates are needed but overall it was a great quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend Away

Our family enjoys a weekend away each winter and we look for a place with lots of bedrooms and at least two bathrooms. This place had what we needed with the extras such as the hot tub and sauna and use of the community pool. Not only did we enjoy our time together but also all the amenities that came with it. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. Gaylord is not far away so we spent time there as well. This place was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Spot

This house is everything you could ask for in Northern Michigan. It was very clean, spacious, and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely rent again in the future. Jay was awesome to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Get A Way

Great place. Secluded and quiet. Plenty of amenities. Host was helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bubps

Very nice spacious home for large family, great hot tub for those sore muscles after long days ride. Little out in the boonies but definitely doable riding sleds on the roads to the trails. Parking was good for the most part, especially with two large sled trailers. Hope to return on another trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Very comfortable and spacious. Fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of towels for washrooms, hot tub and sauna. Comfortable seating outside. Easy drive to the Coastal Towns. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like visiting close friends

This home is warm and welcoming. We felt like we had been here many times before. The location is perfect as a home base for various outdoor activities. Or just a quiet weekend to unplug and enjoy family. My wife and I are already talking about future trips to this home during different seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding /golf weekend

Great woodsy cabin. Had plenty of room for our 2 families. Everyone got their own bedroom. Liked having some bedrooms with TVs and fans and large living area with TV and dining table for card playing. Furniture alittle dated but overall cabin worked well for our weekend .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colltvisit and respite weekend

The property is so peaceful and beautiful! This is a property well loved by its owner. I think they are new to renting out their home and have a few things to update and work on. That being said, we did not lack for anything and had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Your host

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We've been visiting northern Michigan for 40 years. Our parents purchased this home in 2005 and it has been the gathering place for the extended family ever since. We originally came for the snow, but have grown to love the Michigan summers almost as much!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin feels like a home because that's what it has been for the past 19 years. From playing cards to board games, the house is supplied with several items to occupy a rare rainy day in Michigan. The kitchen is supplied with everything you would find at your own home, and enough dishes to host a large party!

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